Kokoro Connect (2012)

At the heart of Yamaboshi Private High School, five unique students bond over their shared disregard for the run-of-the-mill school clubs. Combining their distinct personalities, they form the Student Cultural Society, a vibrant social hub that thrives on creating newsletters and fostering camaraderie. The eclectic ensemble includes the vivacious Iori Nagase, the club's president; Himeko 'Inaban' Inaba, the calm yet clumsily adorable vice-president; selfless fixer Taichi Yaegashi; Yui Kiriyama, a former karateka; and the universally beloved Yoshifumi Aoki. Together, they form a tight-knit group, each adding a distinctive flavor to their friendship stew. However, the placid stream of their life takes a bewildering turn when they start body-swapping for half-hour periods, a phenomenon as unexpected as it is disorienting. This strange occurrence is the handiwork of an enigmatic entity known as Heartseed, who finds perverse amusement in their chaos. The friends soon find themselves in a merry-go-round of challenges, a twisted game engineered by Heartseed, who revels in their disarray. Amidst the initial shock and bemusement, the body-swapping incidents begin to unravel the hidden emotional wounds each student harbors. As their once tranquil lives fracture, the relationships within the group start to undergo profound changes. The five friends are compelled to navigate this labyrinth of emotions together, their bond tested by Heartseed's increasingly 'drastic' interferences. Kokoro Connect blends the ordinary with the extraordinary, a tale of friendship and self-discovery in the face of unnerving disruptions. It's a journey of five friends, their lives turned upside down, navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence while faced with the most unusual circumstances. Their resilience, unity, and evolving relationships form the heart of this captivating narrative, making Kokoro Connect a captivating exploration of the human spirit.

Kokoro Connect is an anime show featuring Miyuki Sawashiro and created by Sadanatsu Anda.

Kokoro Connect is currently streaming on HiDive.

It is also possible to buy Kokoro Connect on Amazon Video.